Description
This Beef with Black Bean Sauce recipe is a classic Chinese stir-fry dish that balances savory flavors with tender beef and crisp vegetables, all cooked in a delicious black bean sauce.
Ingredients
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Beef Marinade:
- 1 lb (450g) flank steak (thinly sliced against the grain)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp cornstarch
Stir-Fry:
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp fermented black beans (rinsed and mashed)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger (minced)
- 1 onion (sliced)
- 1 bell pepper (sliced)
- 2 scallions (cut into 2-inch pieces)
- 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
- 1 tsp sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the Beef: In a bowl, toss the beef with soy sauce, oyster sauce, and cornstarch. Let marinate for 15-20 minutes.
- Stir-Fry: Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add fermented black beans, garlic, and ginger. Stir-fry for 30 seconds. Add marinated beef and sear for 1-2 minutes. Stir-fry until browned. Add onion and bell pepper; cook until tender-crisp. Pour in wine, sprinkle sugar, add scallions, and toss for another minute. Adjust seasoning and serve hot.
Notes
- For best results, partially freeze beef before slicing for thin, even strips.
- Serve with steamed jasmine rice or noodles.
- Fermented black beans add intense umami flavor—use sparingly if new to them.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
